Chief Mechanical Designer — Hybrid Leadership & Impact

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Executive benefits

Bonus structure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to guide the design efforts for advanced industrial equipment in Mahikeng, North West. This hybrid role combines hands-on leadership with strategic oversight, mentoring a team of engineers and delivering complex mechanical solutions on schedule.

The successful candidate will have a Master's in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of design experience including 3+ years in leadership, and strong CAD/FEA/CFD skills, able to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years in mechanical design engineering with 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience designing complex industrial machinery or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical design engineers.
• Oversee the design lifecycle from concept to production.
• Develop design strategies, methodologies, and best practices.
• Perform complex design calculations, simulations, and analyses.
• Review and approve drawings, specs, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and sales to align design with business goals.
• Drive innovation with new technologies, materials, and approaches.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and safety requirements.
• Manage external design consultants and supplier interfaces.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Team management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA

CFD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to guide the design efforts for advanced industrial equipment in Mahikeng, North West. This hybrid role combines hands-on leadership with strategic oversight, mentoring a team of engineers and delivering complex mechanical solutions on schedule.

The successful candidate will have a Master's in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of design experience including 3+ years in leadership, and strong CAD/FEA/CFD skills, able to